County Institute Of Farmers Held January 3 4
The forty first annual meeting of the Janualy County Farmer's Institute Association will be held at the town hall at North Ridgeville on Monday and Tuesday January 3 and 4. Local speakers, Wooster experiment farm, and State Agricultural board provide a full program with music by the Terrell Quartet and Old Time Fiddlers. Ridgeville Grange offers a paid entertainment and displays fruits and vegetables.
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Janualy County Farmer's Institute Association
North Ridgeville
Wooster Experiment Farm
State Agricultural Board
Terrell’ Quartet
Old Time Fiddlers
Police Flivver Damaged In Collision
A city police car collided with a car driven by D. L. Peters of the Nichols block on S Broad street last evening. Both vehicles sustained slight damage. Peters offered to pay for the city car repairs, but the police department agreed to cover the expenses as he was not entirely to blame.
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D. L. Peters
Nichols Block
S Broad Street
Peters
Police Department
Returns To Pay Drunk Fine and Passes Cigars
A stranger entered police court this morning and after handling cigars announced his wish to pay his fine and costs. The chief asked the reason for the speeding charge and the visitor, unrecognized, claimed intoxication and offered a hundred dollar bill to settle the matter at the clerk’s desk.
Amor Gil Ready for Trial in Ardmore Murder Case
Clara Barton Smith surrendered to Sheriff Buck Garrett in El Paso after being traced from Ardmore. She was to be sent to Ardmore to face a murder charge in Jake Hamon’s death. The tale includes her Juarez to Chihuahua escape, a Chihuahua official aiding her, and trusted guardians shielding her from her family.
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AL Paso
Texas
Clara Barton Smith
Oklahoma
Miss Smith
Juarez
Buck Garrett
Ardmore
Okla
James J. Smith
Elpaso
Jake
Hamon
Thieves Steal Wheels From Riverside Milling Truck
Police report two wheels removed from a Riverside Milling Company truck last night. Thieves left two old wheels in their place and stripped the engine of loose parts. Gastone and Alphonse identified as suspects. police asked to recover the loot.
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Riverside Milling Company
Gastone
Alphonse
Western Heights butcher faces liquor fine and possible indictment
Mayor Jones weighs a $500 fine and maximum penalty for Joe Bara of Western Heights after police report liquor stored in his shop. Bara argues grand jury consideration may spare him, while other patrons admit obtaining liquor from him. City chemist analysis shows cider wine sample with 9 percent alcohol.
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Jones
Joe Bara
Western Heights
Bara
Pollen
Barba
Judge McGannon Murder Trial Witness Subpoenas Issued
Cleved, Dec 23. The defense in the second degree murder trial of Judge William McGannon subpoenaed eighteen city police officers to testify this morning. At least eight witnessed that McGannon was not at the scene. Two women and a chauffeur are expected to challenge the state's star witness Miss Mary E. Neely. Six defense witnesses yesterday supported McGannon's account that he left his automobile five blocks from the murder scene.
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William McGannon
Harold Kagy
Miss Neely
McCannon
John W. Joyce
Euclid Avenue
East Ninth Street
Arnstein Case Trial Heads Toward Verdict in DC Court
Washington Dec 2 A verdict was expected this afternoon in the District of Columbia supreme court in the case of Jules W Arnstein and others on trial for bringing stolen securities into the district. Defense counsel agreed to limit argument to an hour and a half after the government summed up.
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Washington
Jules W. Arnstein
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Railroad Agent Injured in Fall
Station Agent M. F. Keane of the New York Central railroad company, residing at the Colonial apartments, was injured in a fall on the icy sidewalk early Wednesday. He had been informed of a depot robbery and was en route to the scene when he fell, wrenching his back and mustering several days of confinement at home. Fire threats to the Farrell House in Lorain were contained after early morning blaze caused by crossed wires, with owner Mrs. Mary Farrell of Elyria.
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M. F. Keane
New York Central Railroad Company
Colonial Apartments
Keane
Lorain
Farrell
Mary Farrell
Elyria
Seven Robbers Robbed Townsend Store and Escaped
Elyrians aided in catching six of seven bandits who robbed T. J. Mason’s Townsend store, binding the owner and two customers and fleeing with 2600 dollars and a diamond. A large National touring car fled east. locals including Miss Jeanette Latteman helped alert authorities. Police tracked the suspects. five left the car near Birmingham, two headed toward Vermilion, with a Ford flivver pursuing. A large haul of cash and silver was recovered from the car before the bandits were taken to the Vermilion jail.
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Townsend
Birmingham
Vermilion
T. J. Mason
Mason
Clyde Roose
Norwalk
Hubert Bassett
Rolland Jauch
Jacob Swonger
John Zimmerman
Secretary Houston Pressed by Senate Finance Panel
The Senate Finance Committee requested Secretary Houston of the Treasury to discuss the nation's fiscal health. Topics include the treasury's ability to meet adjusted veteran compensation, tax revision, tariffs, bond obligations, and other federal fiscal matters during hearings on a war veteran bonus bill.
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Washington
Der
Treasury
Houston
Treasury Department
Senate Finance Committee
Eagles Santa visit for 1000 kids lights up Christmas
Over one thousand Fraternal Order of Eagles members and parents packed Eagles hall for a Christmas celebration. Santa Claus, tree, gifts, and five vaudeville acts entertained. The Eagle Juvenile orchestra provided music as more than a thousand items such as rambies, oranges and handkerchiefs were distributed. In Owensboro Kentucky tobacco growers group formed to push higher prices but was disbanded after failing to engage farmers in a planned pooling plan.
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Order of Eagles
Eagles Hall
Eagles Juvenile Orchestra
Owensboro
Green River Tobacco District
PEEPING TOM SEEN ON THIRD STREET INQUIRY LAUNCHED
A window peeper appeared on Third Street last evening prompting Dr. E P Clement to alert police. Officers investigated footprints in mud but could not locate the intruder while patrols monitored the area. Meanwhile Lorain resident Ballack sues Tom Hallack for 2400 damages claiming breach of noncompete after selling a baking business near Ballack’s store. Lancaster, Cal a local realty operator T W Edwards marked his 74th birthday by kicking a taller man’s hat without losing balance.
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Third Street
E. P. Clement
Lorain
San
Traian Mladenof
Tom Hallack
South Lorain Baking Co
Ballack
Cms Orpen
Lancaster
Cal
T. W. Edwards
Mr. Edwards
Santa Claus to Visit Friday Night in Engra, Loroi County
A wireless notice to The Young Man's Business Club says Santa Claus and his eight reindeer will arrive in Engra Friday at 7 30 pm. He brings 1590 bags of candy for local children as Ains Clement of Amherst selects the big park Christmas tree. Mayor Jones will greet attendees with a royal welcome.
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Santa Claus
Engra
Y. Ww
Jones
Aint Clements
Amherst
Loroi County
Santa Clara
Santa
Sandy
Hyla
Brother Acts as Proxy at Mexican Wedding
Senor Tellez of Mexico and Washington used his brother as proxy in a wedding ceremony in Mexico City. The bride, Senora Emilia Behoit de Yellez, traveled with relatives to New York City where the groom met her and escorted her to Washington.
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Tellez
Washington
Mexico City
Senora
Dona Emilia Behoit de Yellez
New York City
Warrant Issued For Insane Man In Probate Court Arraignment
A man described as insane was to be arraigned in probate court after being detained in the city jail for several days. He claims a head blow and shows memory and thought-control issues. It was decided to send him to Massillon State Hospital for treatment. When asked about Christmas, he replied that it might be Christmas for some people but not for him.
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Massillon
State Hospital For
Jones
Salvation Army Plans Christmas Program at Bar Racks
Salvation Army plans a community program at 574 Broad Street on Saturday night featuring talks recitals and songs. Captain D Heddle announces a fine arrangement to entertain the poor boys and girls with a Christmas tree and songs recalling the war era.
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Broad Street
D. Heddle
Salvation Army
County Home Inmates Given Christmas Treat
Inmates at the county home enjoyed a Christmas celebration with a large tree, Santa Claus handing out presents, music by local performers, and speeches by Commissioners. The event included candy, nuts, and fruit for all, described as the most successful in years.
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Rewhi
Thwe
Santa Claus
Art. Pomerot
Stacy Walter Roe
William Struck
Steve Stavenson
Stuatn
Cleveland
Frank Eilenberger
William Strack
Richmond and
Haigh
Dante
Thasge
Robert Ely Wins $10 Prize For Drive Slogan Campaign
Robert Ely, 15, wins a $10 prize after a slogan contest that drew input from about one hundred Elyrians. Numerous youths submitted up to fifteen ideas as the community organizes a January 12 to 22 slogan campaign.
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Robert Ely
Elyrians
Limain Slayer Refuged New Trial and Chest Slogan Picked
Judge Redington denied Steve Lazos a new trial in the second degree murder case. He received an indeterminate penitentiary term and will be sent within five days. A Community Chest slogan contest selected Ys You Done Who Will as the fundraiser message, submitted by 11 year old Robert Ely, stressing personal responsibility and civic duty.
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Redington
Steve Lazos
Lazes
Community Chest
Lst
Community Chest Committee
A. G. Bean
Robert W. Ely
West Broad Street
Ruth Ely
Master Ely
Raisa
Brogier
Oberlin Woman Seeks Divorce From Brutal Husband
Elizabeth M. Johnson of Oberlin filed suit for divorce from Fred Johnson alleging marriage in 1914 with three stepchildren, assaults returning from a cottage prayer meeting, being locked out of the house, and refused payments. She seeks alimony and a restraining order on bank funds and property.
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Elizabeth M. Johnson
Oberlin
Fred Johnson
Defeat of Fordney Tariff Bill in Senate Hopes
Washington December 23 efforts to push the Fordney emergency tariff bill faced likely defeat or significant amendment in the Senate after the House passage by a wide margin. Despite a strong House vote, party lines broke down and observers doubt the measure can survive in the Senate where support is thinner. The bill, aimed at protecting more than twenty agricultural products for ten months, carried eight years of debate led by H. T. Rainey of Illinois against the measure.
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Washington
House
Senate
Hhe
Hhe House
H. T. Rainey
Linais
Detain Youth Afraid to Return Home
Topfield Britze, a country youth, was picked up by police in the Olive street area while searching for a suspicious person near Edward Mertz’s home. Britze said he had been sleeping in garages and vacant buildings rather than return to his mother and stepfather. The case is under police investigation.
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Topfield Britze
Perso
Edward Mertz
Olive Street
Mertz
Britts
Mayor urges Elyrians to prepare to combat crime
In a controversial push the mayor urges Elyrians to arm themselves to repel robbers citing a repealable revolver law. Police and railway detectives report two streetcar collisions at Mill and Broad but no injuries. The mayor argues criminals gain protection when law abiding citizens go armed.
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Elyrians
Trilha
Jones
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County Institute of Farmers
Good State
Ridgeville
Ridgeville Grange
H. W. Schmittkens
C. C. Manle
E. C. Young
North Tidgeville
John Gibbons
North Hidgeville
Lefas Benevovent Society of
Nearth Ridgeville
Terrell Orchestra
Jioward
Rodgers
Amor Gil
Ben F. Harrison
International Bridge
Chihuahua City
Chihuahua
Clara
Jimmy
Lewis
John L. Lewin
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Robert H. Yarlin
Will Hayes
Mgankon
Ouurdena
Kagy
Veruigt
Arnstein
Jeanette Latteman
Iemingham
Oni Man
Flease
Big Poss
Hougton
Eagles
Third ST
Senor Don Manuel C. Tellex
Limain
Rebbery and Ganl
Carr
Eussy
Mill and
William Fry-pergey
Rye Tickson
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